Local drivers take top honors in Louisiana Motor Transport Association competition

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Trophies were awarded to the first-, second- and third-place winners in each class as listed below. Also awarded during the competition was a Mechanics Award, a Rookie of the Year Award, Team Award and an overall Grand Champion.

All first-place winners will represent LMTA and the state of Louisiana in the 2018 ATA National Truck Driving Championships in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 15-18.